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Official Announcement
Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising Consumer Beta Demo Update
We have been reading everyone’s feedback good and bad, over the last two days, thank you.
We want to assure you all that an update for the beta demo will be available very soon. As is the nature of a beta demo, we wanted to ‘test-the-water’ under optimum conditions to get feedback.
The update will address a lot of the issues you have mentioned.
Keep an eye out for the update and please pass on this message to other community sites so that they too will keep playing!
Thanks as always for your feedback and support.
NovaLogic Inc.
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Contents
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1. Introduction
2. Beta Features
3. System Requirements
4. Game Play
5. Drivable Vehicles
6. New Weapons
7. Voice and Radio
8. Default Keyboard Mapping
9. Mouse Controls
10. Known Issues
11. Checking for Updates
12. NovaWorld
13. Technical FAQs
14. Third-Party Legal Information
15. Copyright
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1. Introduction
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Thank you for playing the Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising Beta Demo.
This Demo is a beta release. Like all beta releases, this version of
the game may contain bugs which will be addressed for the final release
of the game.
Visit NovaWorld (www.novaworld.com) to discuss the Beta Demo with
others and to submit problems, questions, or comments.
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2. Beta Features
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* Anybody can download the Beta Demo.
The Beta Demo is available at the www.novalogic.com, www.nvidia.com
and www.gigex.com.
* CD key is not required.
The Beta Demo can be played without a CD key. However, the official
game will require a CD key.
* One map.
The Beta Demo plays one multiplayer map. The map splits players
into two teams, Joint Operations and Indonesian Rebels, with each
team starting on a separate area. Your team must control all the
bases in the map to win the game.
* Players can join the multiplayer Beta Demo games on the internet.
NovaWorld.com hosts 100+ player games for the Beta Demo. You
connect to those games through the Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising
menu.
* Players can host Beta Demo games.
You can host up to 32 players in your own games using the one map,
or you can play games hosted on NovaWorld.
* LAN games are available.
In addition to hosting Beta Demo games over the internet, you can
host LAN games up to 32 players, with this Beta Demo.
* Two teams.
You can play as a member of the Joint Operations force or as an
Indonesian Rebel. Each team can access different weapons and
vehicles.
* Drivable vehicles.
You can control vehicles on land, through air, and across water.
* Expiration date.
The Beta Demo can be played after the official game is available,
and will be available for a period of time thereafter.
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3. System Requirements
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The Beta Demo build is not fully optimized. Because of this, the
system requirements the Beta Demo of Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising
do not necessarily represent the system requirements for the final
release.
Minimum:
1.4 GHz Pentium III or Athlon MP 1600 CPU
DirectX 9 compatible, AGP video card with 32 MB memory, that
supports HW-T&L (Hardware Transform & Lightning)
Examples: GeForce2 Ultra or ATI
256 MB RAM
1.5 GB free hard disk space
(additional space required for the Windows swap-file and
DirectX 9.0 installation)
Internet connection via cable-modem or DSL
16X Speed CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
DirectX 9.0 compatible sound card, speakers or headphones
Microsoft compatible mouse
Keyboard
Recommended:
3.0 GHz Pentium 4 or Athlon XP 3000 CPU
DirectX 9 compatible, AGP video card with 128 MB memory, that
supports HW-T&L (Hardware Transform & Lightning)
Examples: GeForce FX 5900 or ATI Radeon 9800 Pro
512MB RAM (DDR 333 Mhz or faster)
1.5 GB free hard disk space
(additional space required for the Windows swap-file and
DirectX 9.0 installation)
Internet connection via cable-modem or DSL
16X Speed CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
DirectX 9.0 compatible sound card, speakers or headphones
Microsoft compatible mouse
Keyboard
Supported Operating Systems:
Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP, or Windows 2000.
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4. Server Settings
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The Beta Demo for Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising allows you to play
multiplayer games hosted on NovaWorld, or hosted by other gamers.
Automatic Team-Size Balancing
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When a game server cycles to a new map, the server will balance the
teams automatically. This way, when one team in a game has more members
than the other team, the server will swap the correct number of people
from one team to the other. The players that are swapped to the other
team are the players with the least amount of time in that server.
Switching Teams
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During games hosted by other players, you may be able to change teams
in mid-game. This depends on whether the game is hosted with this option.
To do change teams, press the ~ key (without pressing the SHIFT key)
to open the command line. Enter “server swapteam” (without the quotes).
Enable AI
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When you host your own multiplayer game, you can add computer-controlled
players to the map. These players will help each team guard and attack,
using their artificial intelligence.
To add AI players, go to the hosting page from either the LAN button
or the NOVAWORLD button on the main screen. Click on the Game button to
see settings for the game you are going to host. Change the Enable AI
setting to Yes. When you start hosting your map, both teams will include
AI players.
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5. Drivable Vehicles
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You can now operate land, sea, and air vehicles.
The controls are simple.
Walk up to a vehicle and see the attach points.
Press the SHIFT key to connect to the highlighted point.
To detach, press the SHIFT key again.
To move to an empty seat shown in the vehicle display of the HUD,
press the SHIFT key and the corresponding number key at the same time.
Use the typical WASD keyboard keys to control movement.
Steer the vehicle by moving the mouse. To look around without turning
the vehicle, hold down the right mouse button and move the mouse.
Players can control any vehicle they come across on the battlefield.
If the enemy leaves a vehicle unattended, you can jump in and take
control.
You can drive each vehicle at three different speeds. Control your
speed with these keys: Z (slow) X (medium) C (fast)
For helicopters, press the E key to raise your elevation. Press the
Q key to lower your elevation.
Press and hold the SPACE key to increase your altitude temporarily.
To orbit an area, press the W key and either the A key or the D key.
The final version of the game will offer more vehicles than the beta.
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6. Weapons
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Several weapons are available for both teams. Each team uses some
weapons that are exclusive to that team. More weapons will be available
in the official release.
Hand weapons
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M9 Bayonet [J]: The classic knife for silent kills up-close and underwater.
Machete [R]: A long blade common to the jungles and perfect for stealthy
kills.
Colt 1911 [J,R]: High-powered clip-loading sidearm famous for reliability
and stopping power.
Smith & Wesson .357 [R]: This revolver is a heavy hitter like the Colt.
Assault rifles & submachine guns
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AK47 [R]: The well-known Russian assault rifle, popular in third-world
countries. AK47s can be equipped with grenade launchers.
AK74 [R]: The AK74 fires a smaller round than the AK47, but it fires
more accurately, and recoils less.
M4 [J]: This lightweight rifle works best for quick and close fighting.
M4s can be equipped with the optional M203 grenade launcher.
MP5 Silenced [J,R]: This silenced rifle can be heard only by those near
it, but the smaller bullet requires better aim.
M16 [J]: A heavier assault rifle than others, but more accurate.
Machine guns
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M60 [J]: This heavy gas-powered machine gun fires a dangerous round,
but the tripod should be used for accuracy.
M249 SAW [J]: The Squad Automatic Weapon machine gun delivers a large
volume of effective fire; perfect for close quarters battles.
PKM [R]: This belt-fed portable machine gun fires more accurately when
aimed with the bipod.
Sniper rifles
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Dragunov [R]: Powerful semi-automatic sniper rifle with a faster rate
of fire than bolt-action choices.
M82 Barrett [J]: The .50 caliber ammo shot from this semi-automatic
rifle can deliver a message from a long-range.
SR-25 [J]: Possibly the most accurate semi-automatic sniper rifle.
Specialty weapons
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M224 Mortar [J,R]: A light and portable mortar allowing engineers to
fire a highly explosive round at a designated target.
Target Designator [J,R]: The visual line-of-sight provided by a
designating player enables an engineer to fire a mortar from a safe
distance.
AT4 [J]: Portable rocket launcher designed to destroy armored vehicles.
RPG-7 [R]: This shoulder-fired rocket-propelled grenade launcher is
muzzle-loaded and can be fired at nearly anything.
FIM-92 Stinger [J,R]: Point one at an enemy helicopter, wait for the
lock-on signal, and fire. The stinger will track the helicopter
through the air, but a good pilot might be able to avoid it.
Explosives
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Satchel charge [J,R]: Place the explosive package on a target, move to
a safe position, and press the detonator.
Flashbang grenade [J,R]: Disorients and distracts enemies in a
non-lethal manner.
Fragmentation grenade [J,R]: Exploding shrapnel causes casualties out
to 15 meters.
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7. Voice and Radio
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Team communication during the game can be enhanced by using both the
voice emotes and radio macros. The menus for both voice and radio
communication include dynamic choices that change depending on your
player class and location in the game.
Voice
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Press the F9 key to see a list of voice emotes for your character.
Then press the number key of the emote you want your game character
to say. Other players standing near your player will hear the
emote you choose.
Notice that the choices for the 8 key, 9 key and 0 key are displayed
in a different color. Those three dynamic emotes change depending on
your character class, and player locations such as in vehicles and
on emplaced weapons.
Radio
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Press the F10 key to see a list of radio messages. Then press the number
key of the message you want your character to speak into his radio.
Everybody on your team will hear you on their radio.
The choices for the 9 and 0 keys will change dynamically based on your
game situation.
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8. Mouse Controls
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Left mouse button Fire
Right mouse button Scope toggle
Mouse movement Look up or down. Turn left or right.
Mouse wheel Cycle through weapons
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9. Default Keyboard Mapping
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ESC Exit / Load saved game 1 Knife
F1 Help 2 Sidearm
F2 1st person view (no gun) 3 Primary weapon
F3 1st person view (with gun) 4 Flashbang grenade
F4 3rd person view 5 Fragmentation grenade
F5 Quick-save (single-player) 6 Smoke grenade
F6 HUD detail level 7 Explosive
F7 Cycle waypoints 8 Radio detonator
F8 Cycle flags 9 Medic pack
F9 Voice emotes 0 Armory
F10 Radio macros
F11 Screen shot
F12 Map legend
W Move forward B Binoculars
A Strafe left N Night vision goggles
S Move backward M Map
D Strafe right - Zoom in HUD
Q Lean left (roll left if prone) = Zoom out HUD
E Lean right (roll right)
Z Prone position
X Crouch position SHIFT Attach / Use item
C Stand position SPACEBAR Jump
R Reload weapon F Friendly tags (on/off toggle)
T Talk (all players) G Goals
Y Team talk (your team)
U Recent messages
I Info
O Aimpoint brightness
TAB Player list / Kills PAUSE Pause game
CAPS LOCK Teammate commands BACKSPACE Room Takedown
' Command prompt SCROLL LOCK Auto-run toggle
CTRL+R Re-enter the spawn queue
Multiplayer game host screen
Keyboard controls for mouse movements
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P Look up [ Scope magnify - down
. Look down ] Scope magnify - up
L Turn left " Scope zero (press SHIFT key)
; Turn right / Scope toggle
ENTER Fire weapon
Duplicate Key Mapping
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Up arrow Move forward DELETE Stand position
Down arrow Move backward END Crouch position
Left arrow Strafe left PAGE DOWN Prone position
Right arrow Strafe right
Camera controls (in 3rd person view)
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On the numeric keypad:
7 Zoom in 4 Camera left
8 Camera up 5 Reset camera
9 Zoom out 6 Camera right
2 Camera down
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10. Known Issues
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Video
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Windows XP ALT+TAB Issue
When running Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising under Windows XP, you
may experience problems task switching (i.e. using ALT+TAB) if you
have set your game resolution and bitdepth to the same settings as
your desktop. You are advised to either choose a different
resolution in the game Options menu, or change your desktop
resolution before running the game. If you don't plan on switching
tasks during the game, these measures are not necessary.
Before calling Technical Support make sure you have installed the
latest drivers for your video card.
Weapons
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Stinger: The sight for the Stinger is misaligned. Aim with the center
marker.
Keyboard
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Remapping the CTRL key will cause problems when players press the R key.
The default keyboard setting for CTRL+R allows users to respawn.
However, when players remap their CTRL key, pressing the R key in the
game can cause the player to respawn, even when they don't press the
CTRL key. To revert your keyboard settings, press the Options button on
the main screen, press the Controls button, and then press Game Defaults.
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11. Checking for Updates
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You can check for game updates by clicking on the Updates icon located
with the other Joint Ops icons in the Windows Start menu.
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12. NovaWorld
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Visit http://www.novaworld.com to join the online community and learn
about upcoming tournaments.
The NovaWorld online community hosts multiplayer games for the new
Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising. When you join, you can discuss the
games in forums, access squad information, monitor player statistics,
access modification tools, and download updates.
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13. Technical FAQs
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Ping
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What is "ping time"?
Throughout Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising, you will see references
to what is known as "ping time". A "ping" is when one computer sends
a message to another computer and that computer sends a reply back to
the first computer. The "ping time" is the time it takes for the
ping process to occur. Ping times are used to determine how well
your computer, their computer, and the network are operating. Ping
times are usually measured in milliseconds. Low ping times means
you, the network between you and the other computer, and the other
computer are all relatively fast, and, generally, yield the best
possible playing environment. Large ping times means some or all of
the components involved in the ping process are slow, and, generally,
yield a poor playing environment.
What affects "ping time"?
Generally, there are 3 components that affect ping times:
1) your computer
2) the network
3) the computer you are pinging.
1) Your computer
Your computer is responsible for generating the ping message, and for
placing the ping message on the network. Then, some time later, is
responsible for retrieving the ping time from the network, and then,
finally, processing the ping message and calculating the ping time.
If your computer is underpowered and it is taking time doing things
other than managing the ping time, you can introduce lag into the
system. Having a slower speed CPU, insufficient RAM, a fragmented hard
drive, or a low-end video card all contribute to higher ping times.
If you join a game server, options such as render detail, screen
resolution, and others, all contribute to ping times. Having a faster
render rate will usually help decrease ping times. If you're serving
a game, choosing the dedicated server option over using a serve-and-play
option will help decrease ping times.
2) The network
Most of the time the only control you have over the network is your
ability to select what ISP you use and what type of connection you are
using (i.e., DSL, Cable Modem, dialup, etc). Broadband networks offer
a higher throughput and usually handle load much better than dial-up
connections. The time of day plays a factor in the performance
of a network; mornings, evenings, and weekends tend to be the busiest
times and therefore cause more load on the network, which can cause
higher ping times. The physical distance between you and the other
computer plays a big factor as well. Connecting to game servers that
are geographically near you help lowers ping times.
3) The other computer
The computer you are pinging may be accepting a large amount of
network traffic, or the computer may be have a slow CPU or minimal
memory. If you are a client and you are joining a serve-and-play
server, your ping times may increase because the serving computer is
rendering the game for someone in addition to serving it for others.
Dedicated game servers can offer better gameplay results.
Where do I find the "ping time" and what do they mean?
There are 3 places in the game where Ping Times are displayed:
1) in the game server list
2) on the HUD
3) in the Player Kill List.
1) In the Game Server List
When you click "NovaWorld" from the main menu, and then click "Games",
you see a game list with the ping times listed next to each game server.
These ping times represent the time from the game to their machine and
back. Usually, this time is the lowest out of all the ping times
listed because, in this instance, the game server you are pinging uses
the operating system to retrieve the ping request and send the ping reply.
2) On the HUD
In the upper left corner of the HUD (Heads Up Display), you'll see the
ping time. This ping time represents the round-trip time from your
computer to the server and back to your computer. This ping time will
usually be higher than the times listed in the game server list
because this ping time represents the time from when your game decides
to send out the ping, the game running on the server computer
retrieving it, processing it, sending a reply back to you, and finally
your game getting the response and processing it.
3) In the Player Kill List
When you bring up the player kill list (by pressing the TAB key),
you'll see the ping times next to each player. This ping time
represents the round-trip time from the game server to each of the
players listed and then back to the server. If a server is hosting
with "ping min" or "ping max" limits, these are the values which the
server uses to perform the range checks. This ping time will
usually be higher than the times listed in the game server list
because this ping time represents the time from when the game server
decides to send out the ping to each of the client game computers,
each of the clients retrieving their ping requests, processing them,
sending replies back to the game server, and finally the game server
getting the responses and processing them.
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14. Third-Party Legal Information
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************* TBD *************
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15. Copyright
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Copyright © 2004 NovaLogic Inc.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. |
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NovaLogic would like to thank you for showing an interest in taking part in the Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising MASSIVE multiplayer beta test.
In this beta test NovaLogic and NovaWorld are looking to recruit gamers who have a broadband connection, are resident in the US and have the following minimum system specs:
Broadband Connection
Pentium 4 / Athlon XP / 64 / FX
128 MB AGP Video Card
512MB Ram (PC133 or Faster)
Microsoft DirectX 9+
If you meet these requirements and want to take part in 100+ multiplayer testing for the soon to be released Joint Ops game, click here to sign up.
PLEASE NOTE: This is the 2nd phase of beta testing for Joint Ops and needs to be done under ideal conditions. Please do not lose interest if you are not accepted into this particular phase of testing because you do not meet our minimum system requirements for this particular test or because the test is full.
Once this phase of testing is over we will be rolling out beta testing to customers with non-broadband internet access, high latency users etc. We’d like to thank you for your interest and look forward to seeing you in future beta tests.
Don’t forget to download & play the official Joint Ops consumer demo out NOW (go to www.jointopsthegame.com for links)!
If you are currently signed up and taking part in beta testing for this game, you do not need to sign up again. |
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The official multiplayer demo for Joint Ops will be released tomorrow (March 31) at 9am (PST) on Nvidia's web site www.nzone.com . A press release will go out tonight about this, so please keep this to yourselves until tomorrow. The demo will be available everywhere from April 1. Nvidia are having a 24hr exclusive.
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JOINT OPERATIONS: TYPHOON RISING OFFICIAL MULTIPLAYER DEMO TO PREMIERE ON NVIDIA’S NZONE.COM
Demo hits streets March 31st 2004
Calabasas, Ca (March 30th, 2004) - Entertainment software developer and publisher NovaLogic, Inc. today announced that the eagerly awaited official multiplayer demo for Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising will be released Wednesday, March 31st at 9am (PST) exclusively on NVIDIA’s nZone gaming web site, located at www.nzone.com.
NVIDIA will offer visitors to their web site the chance to be among the first to download the demo, which will feature one ‘Twin Island’ multiplayer map with day and night settings. The demo will be playable over the NovaWorld Games Network and via LAN. Other features in the demo include:
– Up to 100 player games via NovaWorld with 32 players on a LAN
– 19 land sea and air drivable vehicles
– 27 Weapons
– 5 classes: Rifleman, Gunner, Engineer, Sniper & Medic
Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising, part of NVIDIA’s “The Way It’s Meant to Be Played” program, takes advantage of the latest NVIDIA-based graphics cards to deliver a gorgeous, action-packed experience on land, sea and in the air, while huge battlefields and “super-foliated” maps add a new dimension to the multiplayer gaming.
The demo will be publicly available for download from 9am (PST) on April 1, 2004.
Full features and information on the final version of the game can be found on www.jointopsthegame.com .
Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising will ship on PC CD - ROM in May 2004 |
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Die [BZA] Liga veranstalltet vom 13.04.2004 bis zum 13.06.2004 ein DF:BHD TKotH Turnier. Jeder Clan der min. 6 Member hat, kann Teilnehmen. Max. können 32 Clans an dem Turnier teilnehmen. Eine Runde des Turniers dauert 14 Tage. Das ergibt bei 32 Clans 5 Runden. Kommen 32 Clans nicht zusammen, startet das Turnier mit 16 oder 8 Clans.
[BZA] Tournament TKotH Regeln
Anmelden könnt ihr euch auf
[BZA] THE BATTLEZONE AWARD |
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für TerraNova EXP gibt es jetzt ein update für team sabre!
zu finden bei uns unter downloads->Mods, Skins und Expansion Pack , oder gleich ->HIER<-
bei der installation sollte man auch unbedingt auf die hinweise achten!
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TerraNova EXP - Release TS Compatibility Update For EXP!
TerraNova has released an TS compatibility update for the BHD EXP Mod. This update fixes a number of issues which were caused by the 1.5.0.5 update to BHD and the release of Team Sabre.
In addition it seamlesslly integrates the TS weapons into the EXP for those people who have purchased the TS expansion.
This mod uses a modified EXE file to allow for some of the functionality required for the mod - this means you should NEVER log in to the novaworld lobby when using this mod, doing so may result in your novaworld account being banned. However.. this mod makes NO changes to your game files so when your game is run from the normal BHD startup icons - you can continue to log into Novaworld and play on stat servers.
This upgrade will update the mod by creating new PFF file called terra_02.pff this means when looking for games in the lobby you should look for servers running terra_02 mod.. if you try and enter a server running the original terranova mod you will not be allowed to join the server.
Servers will show up as terra_02 |
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Gun Mod!
4xAT4, PSG1 ist jetzt leise, G§ hat in Einzelfeuer 8x Scope, G36 hat G3 Ansicht, Medics können Car 15/203 und M1/203 nutzen, 4 Clays, alle Spieler können schneller laufen, im Sprung auch schießen
Download gibts in der Downloadsektion unter "Mods, Skins und Expansion Pack", oder gleich hier |
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"a public demo is due to be released first week in April"
Watch out for this one guys 'n' gals. It seems the media are excited about the up and comming release of Joint Ops. :
‘One of the biggest battles of 2004 won't be between any virtual armies -- it's the battle shaping up between EA's Battlefield: Vietnam and NovaLogic's Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising for best team-based online shooter of the year.’
‘Why I may never play Battlefield 1942 again.’
‘Joint Ops now has blockbuster potential written all over it.’ |
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es gibt mal wieder ein paar neue filmchen von jo, schaut einfach mal in der downloadsektion in das MultiMedia - Center  |
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NovaLogic is dedicated to supporting our community and products online and unlike other companies who completely drop all support for their online titles after 12-18 months, we are working around issues that arise to continue to do so.
In order to meet the projected demand for new titles, NovaWorld needs to revise the amount of officially hosted NovaWorld games.
The primary reason for this is to conserve bandwidth, hardware and operating costs involved in running NovaWorld, so that we can continue to offer you a quality gaming experience online, across a wider range of games.
Here is a list of the current games that are being affected by the NovaWorld revision. We will still provide official NovaWorld hosted games for these titles for an indefinite period of time.
List:
Delta Force 1
Delta Force 2
Delta Force: Land Warrior
Delta Force: Task Force Dagger
Integrated Battle Space
Lightening 3
Armored Fist 3
Raptor
Tachyon: The Fringe
We will still provide matchmaking services for our older titles, so that you can host your own games.
This way you can post your own games that meet your own criteria. |
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www.GameCaptian.de
Mit dem Addon Team Sabre bringt Novalogic neues Futter für alle Delta Force Black Hawk Down Fans auf die PCs. Nachdem die US-Truppen in Somalia den Bürgerkrieg nicht wirklich beenden konnten, verschlagen uns die Einsätze der zwei neuen Kampagnen diesmal in den kolumbianischen Dschungel und auf entlegene iranische Inseln im persischen Golf.
Ein ganz normaler Routineeinsatz
Wir fliegen mit einem Black Hawk Hubschrauber zum Zielgebiet in den kolumbianischen Dschungel. Auf einer kleinen Lichtung wird unser Dreimannteam abgesetzt und auf uns allein gestellt durchkämmen wir den dichtbewachsenen Urwald. Die schwüle Hitze macht uns dabei zu schaffen. Nur mühsam erreichen wir den ersten Wegpunkt, einen kleinen vorgelagerten Stützpunkt mit Wachtürmen und Schnellfeuergeschütz. Der Puls geht hoch und die Anspannung wächst. Die Hitze spürt inzwischen niemand mehr. Per Fernglas analysieren wir die Gegend aus sicherer Ferne. Dann fällt ein gedämpfter Schuss. Surrend bahnt sich die Kugel ihren todbringenden Weg durch den dichten Blätterwald. Wenige Augenblicke später sinkt der Mann am Schnellfeuergeschütz zu Boden. Kurze Zeit später fallen weitere Schüsse. Verdutzt schauen sich die übrigen Banditen um. Doch zu spät, auch diese schalten wir mit unserem Scharfschützengewehr aus sicherer Entfernung aus. Der Weg ist nun frei, frei um das Hauptlager von den Söldnern eines kolumbianischen Drogenbosses zu säubern.
Kurze Zeit später ist es geschafft, der Einsatz lief perfekt. Über Funk erfahren wir vom Hauptquartier das unser Rückflug nicht mehr fern ist. Da hören wir auch schon den dumpfen Klang der Rotorblätter des Black Hawk, bevor er eindrucksvoll am Himmel erscheint. Doch was ist das? Eine Rakete durchschneidet mit ihrem roten Feuerschweif das friedliche Blau des Himmels. Mit einer mächtigen Explosion schlägt sie am Heck des Hubschraubers ein. Kurze Zeit später verschwindet er qualmend und torkelnd hinter den Baumkronen. Noch vor Fassungslosigkeit erstarrt vernehmen wir über Funk auch schon die neuen Befehle: Zur Absturzstelle gelangen, den Piloten retten und das Hubschrauberfrack zerstören, anschließend über eine stark bewachte Brücke zum neuen Abholpunkt durchkämpfen.
Spannung durch Abwechslung, Verdruss durch mäßige KI
Diese Art kniffliger Einsätze mit zahlreichen, geskripteten Ereignissen sind es, die Team Sabre genauso spannend wie das Hauptprogramm machen. In den elf neuen Missionen wird Abwechslung groß geschrieben. So gilt es in Kolumbien unter anderem Boote und Helikopter der Drogenbosse zu zerstören oder die geheimen Lager und Umschlagplätze zu „säubern“. Im Iran erobern wir schwimmende Ölplattformen, schützen Pipelines vor Sabotage oder übernehmen einen Chemietransport vom Feind. Nach wie vor fehlt aber eine echte Story inklusive einer Identifikationsfigur.
Meist sind wir zu Fuß mit einer kleinen Truppe von bis zu fünf Mann unterwegs. Wie im Hauptprogramm geben wir dem Team einfache Befehle. Die Kameraden agieren im großem und ganzem clever und bis zu einem gewissen Punkt auch selbständig. Ab und an nehmen wir auch wieder auf vom PC gesteuerten Fahrzeugen, wie Schnellbooten, HUMVEEs oder Black Hawks Platz, um an deren Miniguns feindliche Patrouillenboote zu versenken, Konvois zu schützen, oder Landeplätze zu säubern. Selber kann man die Fahrzeuge aber auch im Addon nicht steuern.
Nach wie vor der Knackpunkt im Spiel: Die Gegner KI. Leider hat es Novalogic verpasst hier entscheidend nachzubessern. Zumindest auf der einfachsten der drei Schwierigkeitsstufen ärgert man sich nach wie vor immer wieder über die schwachen Gegner. Mit höherem Schwierigkeitsgrad steigt zwar auch deren Zielgenauigkeit und Trefferquote, gleichsam verringern sich die Speicherpunkte und die Anzahl der herumliegenden Medi-Packs und Munitionskisten. Dies macht das Spiel zwar insbesondere für Profis noch unterhaltsamer weil kniffliger, verbessert aber die äußerst durchschaubar kämpfende Gegner-KI nicht.
Was gibt es Neues?
Unter anderem eine echte Premiere in der langjährigen Delta Force Reihe: In einer Mission der Iran-Kampagne steuert man erstmalig ein britisches SAS-Team (Special Air Service). SAS und Delta Force trainieren und kämpfen auch in der Realität nicht selten Seite an Seite in Krisenregionen unserer Welt.
Mit dem PSG1 Scharfschützengewehr bringt die SAS auch gleich eine der drei neuen Waffen mit ins Spiel. Weiterhin gibt es noch die Nahkampfwaffe G3A3 und das Sturmgewehr G36E im Waffenschrank.
Ferner spendiert uns Novalogic noch drei neue Fahrzeuge. Zu Luft gibt es den MH-53M „PaveLow“ IV Helikopter, zu Wasser das Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) mit installiertem MG Kaliber 50 und zu Land oder Wasser begegnet uns das Amphibienfahrzeug Véhicle Blindé Léger kurz VBL.
Für die Multiplayer-Fans liegen dem Addon 30 neue Karten für die bekannten Multiplayer-Modi bei. Wem diese nicht reichen der kann sich mit einen mitgeliefertem externen Tool weitere Karten basteln. Neuerdings kann man außer als Soldat der Delta Force oder eines Army Rangers auch als SAS Mitglied im Multiplayer auftreten. Neben den drei neuen Waffen stehen auch das RHIB und der „PaveLow“ zur Verfügung. Gespielt wird im LAN oder im Internet auf den kostenlosen Servern von NovaWorld.
Eine gelungene Erweiterung
Die Grafik wurde nur geringfügig verbessert, sieht aber nach wie vor gut aus. Die dichtbewachsene kolumbianische Dschungellandschaft bringt die Grafikengine sehr gut auf dem Bildschirm. Nach wie vor haben es mir allerdings die mehrstufigen Explosionen mit den effektvoll durch die Luft geschleuderten Wrackteile angetan. Ebenso top ist die authentische Geräuschkulisse die besonders gut ab einem 5.1 Soundsystem zur Geltung kommt. Die saubere aber immer noch englische Sprachausgabe mit diversen Funksprüchen bringt weitere Atmosphäre ins Spiel.
Nach wie vor gibt es aber auch die bekannten Makel des Hauptprogramms wie schwache KI und die verpasste Möglichkeit die Fahrzeuge selbst zu fahren oder zu fliegen.
Pluspunkte gibt es wiederum bei der perfekten Steuerung, dem Multiplayer-Modus und dem tollen Missionsdesign. Keine Frage, so sollte ein Addon sein. Für alle Fans von Delta Force Black Hawk Down dürfte Team Sabre zweifelsohne ein Pflichtkauf sein.
Bewertung des Redakteurs
Präsentation 18
Handhabung 17
Atmosphäre 16
Motivation 16
Multiplayer 18
Spiel betsellen 85 prozent
Schwierigkeitsgrad normal
Fazit: Gelungenes Addon zu Black Hawk Down, leider mit alten KI-Schwächen. |
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